A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2656200 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2657590 epoch_slot_no: 790 block_no: 2656075 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2433 time: 2019-06-01 02:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde3f6bcfb3fd37ffcb371a467f56e34a7e488255f7bb47b2f3194bc947580256Block Operator
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